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Maintenance Worker

Salary

$41,227.68 - $68,714.05 Annually

Location

FALLS CHURCH (HH10), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-00182

Department

Park Authority

Opening Date

01/17/2026

Closing Date

1/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S13

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking Maintenance Worker to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the supervision of the Senior Maintenance Worker, this position participates in a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks such as litter and debris removal, snow removal, mowing and string trimming, fence repair, carpentry, painting, tree trimming, removal of downed trees, irrigation repair and fertilizer and pesticide application. Leads the daily activity of other staff in the absence of the Senior Maintenance Worker and also maintains daily logs of equipment maintenance and other required reports in the absence of the Senior Maintenance Worker. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Illustrative Duties

The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

+ Collects and/or disposes of refuse, yard debris, recyclables, and other solid waste materials;

+ Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;

+ Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter;

+ Loads and unloads trucks;

+ Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving, and making minor repairs to furniture);

+ Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts;

+ Applies pesticides, fertilizer, and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator;

+ Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs);

+ Repairs irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes);

+ Performs various landscaping tasks, to include propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting;

+ Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;

+ Operates tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws;

+ Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;

+ Reports unsafe working conditions;

+ Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

+ Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete;

+ Working knowledge of small equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw and gas generator;

+ Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;

+ Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools, machinery, etc.;

+ Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;

+ Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;

+ Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles;

+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;

+ Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;

+ Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor;

+ Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices;

+ Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience performing maintenance activities to golf courses and parks using a tractor with attachments, riding mowers, small equipment

+ Experience with chainsaws, weed-trimmers, edgers, blowers, and walk behind mowers.

+ Experience with the repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors and landscape equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to wear respirator and other safety equipment. Bending and stooping; ability to mount/dismount various grounds care equipment; lifting up to 50 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected]/AA/TTY.

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